Facilitated by practicing mental health professionals, this group provides a safe place for teens ages 14 - 20 dealing with mental illness or difficult life transitions to discuss challenges and feelings, and receive peer support. An effective supp…

Orange County Bipolar Disorder Meetup is a casual social group for adults with Bipolar Disorder (aka Manic Depression) who want to socialize with other people who also have Bipolar Disorder. Wouldn't it be great to have people to hang out with wh…

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't know anyone else who has BPD, so it would be nice to see someone else's perspective. ”

“ Just need to talk with others about dealing with my MDD- Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety, but mostly my Depression. Going through some tough times right now. ”

“ I am a 37yr old female that lives with Bipolar Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I'm looking for some advice and info on Medical services in my area. I'm not currently in therapy or taking medication(for 5mo), so I am seeking local help. ”

“ Hello, I am 22 years old and trying to meet new people and make new friends. ”

“ Im tryin to find singles out there that have maybe had or havnt had their heartbroken maybe knows what it feels like and wants to move on.. im trying to find new friends as well ”

“ Pasadena or anywhere in the area.LA Burbank, etc. I have a 19 year old daughter who is borderline personality and would like to speak with other parents. Thanks, Debbie ”

“ Bipolar Disorder ”

“ Hi, I've had bp most of my life and come by it the old fashioned way: both parents, a grandparent, an uncle, and I believe both my siblings are also "blessed". My family is like a good brownie: mostly sweet, with alot of nuts. ”

“ I'm dying to get better. I'm totally open to helping people organize a meetup, i live in the Irvine area. My therapist has recently suggested that I may have PTSD and BPD. I've suffered from panic attacks, depression, and severe anxiety. ”

“ I would love to be part of a group of people how might be going through what iam, i am suffering from Major Depression and anixity, I need to vent out my feeling to someone, i am very lonely. I am reaching out for help. ”

“ I work in the mental health/social work field and I am always looking to meet others in the field and expand my resources for my clients. ”

“ My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with type 2 bipolar. I would like to find supportive resources for both of us. ”

“ looking forward to any future fun events! ”

“ Looking to give and get help/support to others dealing with borderline personality disorder. ”

“ I had severe emotional difficulties for 40 years. Anxiety, depression, bipolar, & 5 years of Psych meds that did not work. Found some cheap natural therapies which saved my life. Would like to help others. I wrote a book but am not selling anything. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share knowledge and catch up about art therapy in Bangkok. ”

“ Hi, I am a writer hoping to write a feature story on someone with bi-polar disorder, and thought that someone might be interested. I hope I do not come off as intrustive, but thought maybe this might be of interest to someone. Thank you! ”

“ I'm new in town and need to make friends. ”

“ I want local Panic Disorders Meetups because I would like to meet others who have troubles with anxiety. A lot of people dont understand how hard it can be to have these troubles and I think it would be nice to have others to talk to who understand. ”

“ MY NAME IS CELESTE ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i have ocd, i really need friends. i have no friend. can i have some friends who won't look down at me.... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel that sometimes I have problems controlling my anger and I feel lonely at times... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't want to be afraid of life any more. I want to be able to make friends and do things, not just hide in my apartment with my husband, cats and books, afraid of what might happen if I do.. something. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find solutions to make positive changes to some of my behaviors ”

“ I want these local Meetups because living everyday with psychiatric illness is very challenging.This can be a nice escape. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to find others I can relate to and exchange information on Bi-Polar Disorder with toi continue to manage my illness. I'm looking for friends and support. I'm new to the area. ”

“ I have OCD and would like to meet similar people around my area... ”

“ I want local Bipolar Meetups because, well, I just got out of the hospital for my first manic episode 2 months ago, and would love to hear others' experiences, especially in coping with the "crash" and rebuild/new meds stage... alanizem@yahoo.com ”

“ I want local Chronic Pain Meetups because I want to understand how to deal with it better. Learn from others... ”

“ I want local Bipolar Disorder Meetups because I need a support group.I feel kinda lost when I talk to people who don't really know anything about mental illness.. ”

“ I've been diagnosed with bipolar for two years now. Everything they list as a symptom of bipolar, I have. I hope we can get together and talk about it. Contact me at lavendarshades@yahoo.com ”